Parallax X
Version 1.0.0 for Windows and macOS
User Manual

Getting Started

New to plugins and have a lot of questions? This is your guide to the basics. Read on to learn what you need to start using your Neural DSP plugin.

Basic Requirements
Getting set up is very simple, but there are a few things you will need before you begin.

• Electric guitar or bass
  The instrument you wish to use the plugin with, and an instrument cable.
• Computer
  Any Windows PC or Apple Mac capable of multitrack audio processing. Make sure your machine meets the minimum required specifications:

400MB – 1GB of free storage space is required per plugin installed.

macOS minimum requirements

• Intel Core i3 Processor (i3-4130 / i5-2500 or higher)
• Apple Silicon (M1 or higher)
• 8GB of RAM or more
• macOS 11 Big Sur (or higher)

Our latest plugins require AVX support, a feature added by Intel “Ivy Bridge” and AMD “Zen” generations.

Windows minimum requirements

• Intel Core i3 Processor (i3-4130 / i5-2500 or higher)
• AMD Quad-Core Processor (R5 2200G or higher)
• 8GB of RAM or more
• Windows 10 (or higher)

• Audio interface
An audio interface is a device that connects musical instruments and microphones to a computer via USB, Thunderbolt, or PCIe.

The Quad Cortex can be used as USB audio interface.

• Studio Monitors or Headphones
Once the instrument signal is being processed by the plugin, you need to hear it. Having the sound come out from the computer speakers is not recommended due to quality and latency issues.

• iLok License Manager App
iLok License Manager is a free app that allows you to manage all your plugin licenses in one place and transfer them between different com puters.

Internet connection is required to activate your license through iLok License Manager.

Supported DAWs
DAWs, short for “Digital Audio Workstations”, are music production software programs that have a comprehensive set of tools for recording, editing, and mixing digital audio.
All Neural DSP plugins include a standalone app version, meaning that you don’t need a DAW to use them. However, if you are planning on recording your playing, you will need to  install your plugins to your DAW.
You can also perform a custom installation where you can install only the formats you need.
If you didn’t install the required plugin format for your DAW during the setup, run the installer again and reinstall the missing format.
A complete installation setup will automatically install all the different plugin formats:

• APP: Standalone app.
• AU: Plugin format developed by Apple for use on macOS.
• VST2: Multi-platform format compatible across multiple DAWs on both macOS and Windows devices.
• VST3: An improved version of the VST2 format that only uses resources during monitoring/playback.It’s also available on both macOS and Windows devices.
• AAX: Pro Tools native format. It can only be used on Avid Pro Tools.

Most DAWs automatically scan for new plugins upon launch. If you cannot find the plugins in your DAW’s plugin manager, manually rescan the plugin folder to locate the missing files.
Our plugins are compatible with a wide range of DAWs. Below is a list of the DAWs we have tested:

• Ableton Live 12
• Pro Tools 2024
• Logic Pro X
• Cubase 13
• Reaper 7
• Presonus Studio One 6
• Reason 12
• FL Studio 21
• Cakewalk by Bandlab

Note that even if your DAW is not listed above, it might still work. If you encounter any compatibility issues, don’t hesitate to contact support@neuraldsp.com for further assistance.
Once your plugins are available in your DAW, create a new project, insert a new audio track, arm it for recording, and load the plugin onto the track.
File Locations
Neural DSP plugins will be installed in default locations for each plugin format unless a different custom location is selected in the process.

• macOS

By default, the plugin files are installed in the following directories:

• AU: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/Components
• VST2: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST
• VST3: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST3
• AAX: Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-ins
• Standalone App: Macintosh HD/Applications/Neural DSP
• Preset Files: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Presets/Neural DSP
• Settings Files: <User Folder>/Library/Application Support/Neural DSP
• Manual: Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Neural DSP

There are two “Library” folders on macOS. The main Library folder is located in Macintosh HD/Library.
To access the User Library folder, open a Finder window, click on the “Go” menu on top, hold down the Option key and click on “Library”.

• Windows

By default, the plugin files are installed in the following directories:

• VST2: C:\Program Files\VSTPlugins
• VST3: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3
• AAX: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins
• Standalone App: C:\Program Files\Neural DSP
• Preset Files: C:\ProgramData\Neural DSP
• Settings Files: C:\Users\<Your profile>\AppData\Roaming\Neural DSP
• Manual: C:\Program Files\Neural DSP

By default, the ProgramData and AppData folders are hidden on Windows.
While in the File Explorer, click on the “View” tab and unchck the checkbox for “Hidden Items” to make these folders visible.

Uninstalling Neural DSP Software
To uninstall Neural DSP software on macOS, delete the files manually in their respective folders.
On Windows, Neural DSP software can be uninstalled either from the Control Panel or by selecting the “Remove” option from the setup installer.
Neural DSP Plugin files are available in 64-bit only.
License Activation
In order to use Neural DSP plugins, you will need an iLok account and the iLok license Manager application installed on your computer. iLok is completely free to use.

• Creating an iLok account
  Follow these steps to create an iLok account:
• Registration form: Go to iLok’s account registration page and fill out the required fields in the registration form. Click on “Create Account” to finalize the registration.
• Email Verification: A confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided during registration. Open the confirmation email in your inbox and click on the verification link.
• iLok License Manager
  Download iLok License Manager and install it on your computer. After that, open the app and login using your iLok account email address and password.

Download iLok License Manager from here.

• Neural DSP Plugin Installer
  Go to the Neural DSP Downloads page to get the plugin installer.
  Install the plugin by following the instructions on-screen.

400MB – 1GB of free storage space is required per plugin installed.

• 14-Day Trial
  After installing the plugin, open the standalone version or load it on your DAW. When the plugin interface opens, click on “Try”.

You will be asked to login to your iLok account.After logging in, the 14day trial will be added to your iLok account automatically.
If you get the popup message “Attempted to start the trial too many times. Please purchase a license to run the product”, open iLok License Manager, log in with your iLok account, right-click on your trial license and select “Activate”.

• Perpetual License
  Before purchasing a license, make sure your iLok account is created and linked to your Neural DSP account. Additionally, make sure the iLok License Manager app is up to date.

Purchase a license by visiting the product page of the plugin you want to buy, adding it to your cart, and completing the steps for purchasing.

The purchased license will be deposited to your iLok account after the checkout automatically.
After installing the plugin, open the standalone version or load it on your DAW. When the plugin interface opens, click “Activate”.

Login to your iLok account when prompted and activate the license on your machine.
Your Perpetual License then will be activated.
Link your iLok account to your Neural DSP account by entering your iLok username in  your account settings.
You do not need an iLok USB dongle to use Neural DSP plugins as they can be  activateddirectly onto computers.
A single license can be activated on 3 different computers at the same time as long as the same iLok account is used on all of them.
Licenses can be deactivated from computers that are not in use and transferred to other devices. This process can be repeated indefinitely.

Setting up your plugin
Once you have installed and activated your plugin, it’s time to set up and start using it. To get started, launch the standalone app of the plugin and click on  SETTINGSin the utility bar at the bottom of the plugin interface.
Use the following settings to optimize your plugin’s performance and get the best possible tone out of it.

• Audio Device Type
  All the audio drivers installed on your computer will be displayed hereFor most audio recording applications on Windows, ASIO is the preferred driver format to use. CoreAudio will be the best option on macOS.
•  Audio Device
  Choose the audio interface that your instrument is connected to.
• Audio Input Channels
  Select the interface input(s) you have plugged your instrument(s) into.
• Audio Output Channels
  Select the interface output(s) that you use for monitoring the audio.
• Sample Rate
  Set it to 48000 Hz (unless you specifically require a different sample rate).
•  Audio Buffer Size
  Set it to 128 samples or lower. Increase the buffer size to 256 samples or higher if you experience performance issues.

What is latency?
When monitoring plugins in real time, you may experience a slight delay between playing a note on your instrument and hearing the sound through your headphones or studio monitors. This delay is called latency. Decreasing the buffer size reduces the latency, but demands more from your computer’s processing power.

How do I change these settings in a DAW audio session?
To set up audio settings for plugins within a DAW, open the audio settings section of your DAW’s preference menu. From  here, you can select your audio interface, set the I/O channels, adjust the sample rate and buffer size.

Knobs and Sliders are controlled with the mouse. Click-and-drag a Knob up to turn it clockwise. Moving the cursor down will turn the Knob counterclockwise. Double-click to recall default values. To fine-tune values, hold down the “Option” (macOS) or the “Control” key (Windows) while dragging the cursor.
Click on switches to toggle their state.
Some switches include LED indicators that light up when a parameter is engaged.
Check our Knowledge base if you need more information about the process of setting up and optimizing your plugin for the best possible performance and sound quality.
The SETTINGS tabs is available on the Standalone app only.

Plugin Components

Here is a rundown of the sections of Parallax X.

• Channel Strip Section
• Spectrum Analyzer
• Low Compression Stage
• Mid Distortion Stage
• High Distortion Stage
• Equalizer
• Cab Section
• Multiple factory microphones
• Dual Custom IR slots
• Global Features
• Input Gate
• Transpose
• Preset Manager
• Tuner
• Metronome
• MIDI Support

Channel Strip Section
Parallax is a multi-band distortion plugin for bass, based on a studio technique where low, mid, and high frequencies are processed separately in parallel and then  mixed back together.

• Spectrum Analyzer

The spectrum analyzer measures and displays the magnitude of your signal in terms of frequency.

• L Band: Click-and-drag it horizontally to control the Low Pass Filter position. Drag it vertically to set the Low Compression Stage output level.
• M Band: Click-and-drag it vertically to set the Mid Distortion Stage output level.
• H Band: Click-and-drag it horizontally to control the High Pass Filter position. Drag it vertically to set the High Distortion Stage output level.
• SHOW SPECTRUM ANALYZER Switch: Click to toggle the live spectrum analyzer.

Click-and-drag frequency bands to control their position on the grid.

• Low Compression Stage

The Low Compression Stage signal goes straight to the Equalizer, bypassing the Cab Section. Its signal remains mono when the INPUT MODE is set to STEREO.
The Low Pass Filter ranges from 70 Hz to 400 Hz.

• COMPRESSION Knob: Sets the gain reduction and make up value.
• LOW PASS Knob: Low Pass Filter. Determines the frequency range
  that will be affected by the compression.
• LOW LEVEL Knob: Determines the output level of the Low Compression Stage.
• BYPASS Switch: Click to activate/deactivate the Low Compression Stage.
• Mid Distortion Stage
  Gain Reduction Indicator A yellow LED next to the COMPRESSION knob will light up whenever gain is reduced.
  Compressor Fixed Settings
  • ATTACK: 3 ms
  • RELEASE: 600 ms
  • RATIO: 4:1
• MID DRIVE Knob: Determines the amount of distortion applied to the signal within the Mid frequency band range.
• LOW LEVEL Knob: Determines the output level of the Mid Distortion Stage.
• BYPASS Switch: Click to activate/deactivate the Mid Distortion Stage.
  The Mid Frequency Band is fixed at 400 Hz (Q value 0.7071).
• High Distortion Stage

• HIGH DRIVE Knob: Determines the amount of distortion applied to the signal within the High frequency band range.
• HIGH PASS Knob: High Pass Filter. Determines the frequency range that will be affected by the distortion.
• HIGH LEVEL Knob: Determines the output level of the High Distortion Stage.
• BYPASS Switch: Click to activate/deactivate the High Distortion Stage.

The High Pass Filter ranges from 100 Hz to 2.00 Hz.

• Equalizer

6-Band Equalizer. Its place in the signal chain is after the Cab Section.

• FREQUENCY Sliders: Each slider adjusts the gain of a specific range of frequencies (Bands). Click-and-drag the sliders up or down to increase or decrease their volume +/- 12dB.
• LOW SHELF Slider: Click-and-drag up or down to increase or decrease the low end of the signal +/- 12dB.
• HIGH SHELF Slider: Click-and-drag up or down to increase or decrease the high end of the signal +/- 12dB.
• BYPASS Switch: Click to activate/deactivate the Equalizer.

The Low Shelf Band is placed at 100 Hz.
The High Shelf Band is placed at 5.00 Hz.

Cab Section
A comprehensive cabinet simulation module that features virtual mics which can be positioned around the speakers. Additionally, in this section, you can load your own Impulse  Responsefiles.

Microphones’ postion can also be controlled by dragging the circles to the desired spot with the mouse. The POSITION and DISTANCE knobs will reflect these changes accordingly.

• IR Loader Controls
• BYPASS Buttons: Click to bypass/enable the selected microphone or User IR file.
• LEFT & RIGHT Navigation Arrows: Click to cycle through factory microphones and User IRs.
• MIC/IR Combo Boxes: Dropdown menu for selecting factory microphones, speakers, or loading your own IR files.
• PHASE Buttons: Inverts the phase of the selected IR.
• LEVEL Knobs: Controls the volume level of the selected IR.
• PAN Knobs: Controls the output panning of the selected IR.
• POSITION & DISTANCE Knobs: Control the position and distance of the factory microphones respect to the speaker cone.

POSITION and DISTANCE knobs are disabled when loading User IR files.
What is an Impulse Response?
An Impulse Response is the measurement of a dynamic system reacting to an input signal. This information can be stored in WAV files which can be used to recreate the sound of spaces, reverberations, and instrument speakers.
How can I load custom IR files on Neural DSP plugins?
Click on the IR Combo Box and select LOAD next to the “User IR” field.
After that, use the browser window to search and load your custom IR file. Once the IR is loaded, you can adjust its LEVEL, PAN, and PHASE.
The path location of the latest
User IR used is remembered by the plugin. User presets that use custom IRs also save this path data, allowing you to easily recall them later.

Global Features

Familiarize yourself with the user interface, which is broken down into different sections accessible by icons at the top and bottom of the plugin interface.
Section Modules
The plugin devices are organized in different sections at the top of the plugin interface.

Click sections to open them.

Right-click or double-click sections to bypass them.
Global Audio Controls
Set of parameters and features that allow you to customize your tone.

• INPUT Knob: Adjusts the level of the signal being fed into the plugin.
• GATE Switch: Click to activate/deactivate. The noise gate helps to reduce unwanted noise or hum in your signal.
• THRESHOLD Knob: Dial up the Knob to increase the threshold. The noise gate reduces the level of the audio signal when it drops below the set threshold value.
• TRANSPOSE Knob: Transposes the signal up or down in pitch by a constant interval (+/-12 semitones). Use it to easily change the tuning of your instrument. The transpose module is bypassed at its default position (0 st).
• INPUT MODE Switch: Click to toggle between MONO and STEREO modes. The plugin is able to process a stereo input signal. The plugin will require double the resources while in STEREO mode.
• OUTPUT Knob: Adjusts the level of the signal the plugin feeds out.

Red clipping indicators will inform you whenever the I/Os are fed beyond the maximum peak level. The indicators last 10 seconds. Click anywhere on the meters to clear the Red status.
Increase the GATE threshold to tighten up your signal by creat- ing a more defined and articulat- ed tone, especially when playing high-gain tones.Please note that if the threshold is set too high, sustained notes may be prematurely cut off, resulting in shorter sustain. The threshold should be set to a level that cuts out the noise you want to eliminate, but doesn’t affect the tone or feel of your playing.
Preset Manager
A Preset is a saved configuration of settings and parameters that can be recalled instantly. Neural DSP Factory Presets are an excellent starting point for your tones. After loading a Preset, you can fine-tune the parameters across the different sections of the plugin to create a new tone that suit your needs.
Presets you make can be organized into folders and subfolders, making it easier to find and manage them.

• PRESET Combo Box: Preset browser. Click to open a dropdown list of all the Presets available.
• LEFT & RIGHT Navigation Arrows: Click to cycle through the Presets.
• DELETE Button: Click to delete the active Preset (Factory Presets cannot be deleted).
• SAVE Button: Click to update a saved Preset with the latest changes.
• SAVE AS… Button: Click to save your current configuration as a new User Preset.
• CONTEXTUAL Button: Click to access more features:

• IMPORT Button: Click to import a Preset file from custom locations. Use the browser window to search and load the reset file.
• RESET Button: Click to make all the parameters recall their default values.
• LOCATE FILE Button: Click to access the Preset folder.

What is an XML file?
XML, short for Extensible Markup Language, lets you define and store data in a shareable manner. Neural DSP presets are stored as encrypted XML files in your computer.
The INPUT MODE, TUNER, METRONOME, and MIDI Map settings are not part of the Preset data, meaning that loading a Preset will recall all the parameters but the ones mentioned above.
An asterisk appears to the left of the Preset name whenever an active Preset has unsaved changes.
You can choose to install presets when installing the plugin. Click on the magnifying icon at the upper-right corner of the USER tab to access the Neural DSP Preset folder:
macOS
Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Presets/Neural DSP
Windows
C:\ProgramData\Neural DSP Subfolders created inside the main Preset folder will show up in the Preset Manager the next time you open the plugin.

Utility Bar
Quick access to useful tools and global settings.

• TUNER Tab: Click to open the Tuner interface.
• MIDI Tab: Click to open the MIDI Mappings window.
• TAP Button: Controls the standalone global tempo by clicking. The tempo value is set as the interval between the last two clicks.
• TEMPO Button: Displays the current standalone app’s global tempo value.Click to enter a custom BPM value with the keyboard. Click-and-drag them up and down to increase or decrease the BPM value respectively.
• METRONOME Tab: Click to open the Metronome interface.
• SETTINGS Tab: Click to open the audio settings. MIDI devices can be assigned from this menu.
• DEVELOPED BY NEURAL DSP Tab: Click to access extra information about the plugin (Version, Store shortcut, etc).
• WINDOW SIZE Button: Click to resize the plugin window to five fixed sizes. The latest window size used is recalled upon opening new instances of the plugin.

The TAP TEMPO, METRONOME, and SETTINGS features are available on the Standalone app only.
Right-click anywhere on the plugin interface to access the WINDOW SIZE menu.
Drag the edges and corners of the plugin window to continuously resize it.

Tuner
Both standalone and plugin versions feature a built-in chromatic tuner. It works by detecting the pitch of the note that is being played and then displaying it on the screen.

• TUNING Display: Displays the note that is being played and its current pitch.
• MUTE Button: Click to mute the DI signal monitoring. This setting is recalled upon opening new instances of the plugin.
• MODE Switch: Toggles the pitch value between Cents and Hz. This setting is recalled upon opening new instances of the plugin.
• LIVE TUNER Switch: Click to enable/disable the Live Tuner in the Utility Bar.
• FREQUENCY Selector: Adjusts the reference pitch (400-480Hz).

The indicator light moves with the pitch of the note. If the input is flat, it moves towards the left, and if it’s sharp, it moves towards the right. When the pitch is in tune, the indicator will turn green.
CMD/CTRL + Click on the TUNER tab in the Utility Bar to toggle the Live Tuner.

Metronome
The standalone app features a built-in Metronome. It works by producing a steady pulse to help you to practice and play in time.

• VOLUME Knob: Adjusts the output level of the metronome’s playback.
• TIME SIGNATURE Combo Box: Click to navigate through the different time signatures, including compound and complex variations. Selecting a time signature will change the order and musical accent of the beats.
• SOUND Combo Box: Click to navigate through the sound set. Selecting a sound will change the sound of the beats.
• PAN Knob: Adjust the output panning of the metronome’s beats.
• UP & DOWN Arrows: Click them to change the beat tempo (40 – 240 BPM).
• BPM Value: Displays the current beat tempo. Click-and-drag it up and down to increase or decrease the BPM value (40 – 240 BPM).
• TAP Button: Controls the metronome tempo by clicking. The BPM value is set as the interval between the last two clicks.
• RHYTHM Combo Box: Determines how many pulses can be heard per beat.
• PLAY/STOP Button: Click to start/stop the metronome playback. MIDI assignable.
• BEAT LEDs: Toggleable beats that can be customized by clicking.
  They offer visual feedback according to the current tempo,  subdivisions, and accents selected.

Click on the play/stop button in the utility bar to control the metronome’s playback without opening its interface.
Closing the metronome interface will not stop its playback. Chaging presets does not stop the metronome playback either.
The TAP Button also affects the standalone app’s global tempo.
Click on the beats to cycle through different accents. Rightclick on the beats to open their accent context menu.
MIDI Support
MIDI, short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a protocol that allows communication between computers, musical instruments, and MIDI-compatible software.
Neural DSP plugins can be controlled by external MIDI devices and DAW commands.This allows you to connect MIDI controllers such as footswitches and expression pedals to control parameters and UIcomponents within the plugin.

• Connecting a MIDI controller to your computer
  There are many types of MIDI devices in the market. They can be connected via USB, MIDI Din or Bluetooth.

USB MIDI devices
USB devices are very straightforward to use since they are plugged into a USB port on your computer. Follow these steps to connect a USB MIDI device to your computer:

• Step 1: Connect the USB cable from the MIDI controller to an available USB port on your computer.
• Step 2: Although most MIDI controllers are plug-and-play devices, some require driver software to be installed before they can be used. Double-check the user manual for your specific controller to see if this is necessary.
• Step 3: Once your MIDI controller is connected to your computer, check that it is recognized by your plugin standalone app. Click on SETTINGS in the utility bar and check if the controller appears in the MIDI Input Devices menu.

• Step 4 (Optional): To use MIDI controllers with a DAW, look for its MIDI settings menu and enable your MIDI controller as a MIDI Input device.

Any MIDI device capable of sending CC (Control Change), PC (Program Change) or NOTE messages to your computer will be compatible with Neural DSP plugins.

Click on the checkboxes to enable or disable MIDI devices in the standalone app’s Audio Settings menu.

Non-USB MIDI devices
To connect a non-USB MIDI device to your computer, you will need an audio interface with a MIDI input or a separate MIDI interface. Follow these steps to connect a non-USB MIDI device to your computer:

• Step 1: Connect the MIDI Out port on your MIDI controller to a MIDI In port on your audio or MIDI interface using a MIDI cable.
• Step 2: Once your MIDI controller is connected to your computer, check that it is recognized by your plugin standalone app. Click on SETTINGS in the utility bar and check if the controller appears in the MIDI Input Devices menu.
• Step 4 (Optional): To use MIDI controllers with a DAW, look for its MIDI settings menu and enable your MIDI controller as a MIDI Input device.

Non-USB MIDI devices usually have 5-Pin DIN or 3-Pin TRS connectors.

• “MIDI Learn” feature
  Using the “MIDI Learn” function is the quickest and easiest way to map MIDI messages on your plugin.

To use the “MIDI Learn” function, right-click a parameter that you wish to control and click Enable MIDI Learn. Then, press the button or move the pedal/slider on the MIDI controller that you want to use to control that parameter. The plugin will then automatically assign the button or pedal to the chosen parameter. This streamlined process eliminates the need for manually mapping MIDI messages. Follow these steps to assign MIDI messages via the “MIDI Learn” feature:

• Step 1: Ensure that your MIDI controller is properly connected to your computer and recognized by your plugin. On the plugin standalone app, click on SETTINGS in the utility bar and check if the controller appears in the MIDI Input Devices menu. If you are using the plugin in a DAW, make sure that the MIDI con- troller is set as the MIDI Input and Output device in your DAW set- tings.
• Step 2: Right-click on any parameter that you want to map to a MIDI message and select “Enable MIDI Learn”.

When the “MIDI Learn” mode is enabled, the target parameter will be highlighted in green.
Click on other parameter to change the target. Right-click a parameter and select “Disable MIDI Learn” to deactivate the “MIDI Learn” mode.
Making your Mac a Bluetooth MIDI host

• Open the “Audio MIDI Setup” app.
• Click on Window > Show MIDI Studio.
• In the MIDI Studio window, click on “Open Bluetooth Configuration…”.
• Set your Bluetooth MIDI device peripheral in pairing mode.
• Select the peripheral in the list of devices, then click “Connect”.

Once your Bluetooth MIDI controller is connected to your computer, check that it is recognized by your plugin standalone app. Click on SETTINGS in the utility bar and check if the controller appears in the MIDI Input Devices menu.

• Step 3: With “MIDI Learn” mode enabled, send a MIDI message from your controller by pressing the button or moving the pedal/ slider that you want to control the parameter with.
• Step 4: All the assigned MIDI messages will be registered in the “MIDI Mappings” window in the utility bar.

• “MIDI Mappings” window
  In the “MIDI Mappings” window, you can view and modify all the MIDI messages you have assigned to your plugin.

To add a new MIDI message, click on “New MIDI Mapping” located on the left side of the empty row. This will allow you to manually map a MIDI message to a parameter.
You can also save and load MIDI Mapping Preset XML files.

• BYPASS Switch: Click to bypass the MIDI mapping.
• TYPE Combo Box: Click to select the MIDI message type (CC, PC, & NOTE).
• ARAMETER/PRESET Combo Box: Click to select the plugin parameter/preset to be controlled by the MIDI message.
• CHANNEL Combo Box: Click to select the MIDI channel the MIDI message will use (16 channels per MIDI device).
• NOTE/CC/PC Combo Box: Click to select which MIDI NOTE, CC# or PC# is assigned to control the plugin paramater (Increase value when using “Dec/Inc” message).
• NOTE/CC/PC Combo Box: Click to select which MIDI NOTE, CC# or PC# is assigned to control the plugin paramater (Increase value when using “Dec/Inc” message).
• VALUE Field: Determines which parameter value will be recalled upon the MIDI message is sent.
• X Button: Click to delete the MIDI mapping.

Use the MIDI Mappings’ context menu to save, load, and set as default your current MIDI Mappings configuration.

MIDI Mapping Preset files are stored in the following folders:
macOS
<User Folder>/Library/
Application Support/Neural DSP
Windows
C:\Users\<Your Profile>\
AppData\Roaming\Neural DSP
“Absolute” mappings send values 0-127. “Relative” mappings send values <64 for decrement and >64 for increment.
“Fixed-range” knobs are absolute. “Endless” rotary knobs on your controller  are relative.

Support

Neural DSP Technologies is happy to provide professional technical support via email to all registered users, absolutely free of charge. Before contacting us, we recommend searching our support and knowledge base sections below to see if the answer to your question has already been published.

If you cannot find a solution for your problem on the pages above, please contact support@neuraldsp.com to help you further.

Corporate Contact
Neural DSP Technologies OY
Merimiehenkatu 36 D
00150, Helsinki, Finland

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Documents / Resources

SURAL Parallax X [pdf] User Manual Parallax X, Parallax

References

• User Manual